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Non-Muslim Seeking to Learn More
Welcome Kenaz - For a good translation of the meaning of the Qur'an, you may wish to try the Sahih International translation. It is available on-line at this URL: http://www.quran.com - For a good local mosque, it really depends where you are located. But you could try to search the Islamic... -
Quran: Arberry translation
It's best to read a translation of the meanings of the Qur'an done by a Muslim. A. J. Arberry was a non-Muslim orientalist. His translation was first published in 1955, which means it is now 60 years old. During these years, better and more accurate translations have been produced, including... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Review and Renew Your Intentions Sometimes we forget what our intention is before we start something new. And after we start a good deed, we also often forget to renew our intentions. For a good deed to be accepted by God, its trigger must be the right intention to please God. There is no... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Keep Away from Debt Debt is a burden and a worry for many people. It takes away our peace of mind, as we worry how will we repay our debts, and what if we can't repay them when they are due? We have enough reasons to worry about the future without having to add another big reason. Personal... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Ask God in Times of Ease It's part of human nature to ask God for help when going through a difficulty or hardship. They say you won't find an atheist on a sinking ship. But after the hardship is over, and good times of ease are back, most people forget and think they no longer need God... -
How to Avoid Extremism ...
Part 6: Make Good Use of Resources Time and money are blessings and important resources. People normally have one of the two: either time and no money, or money and no time. Make good use of your time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0BfhJVOl28 (2 minutes) -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Don't Be Greedy Greed in worldly possessions is a source of unhappiness Why? Because a greedy person is never satisfied with the wealth he or she has. This person if he has a million wants ten million, and if he has 100 million he wants a billion. He always wants more, and greed has no limit... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Be Courageous and Don't Be Scared Courage is one of the features of a believer Why? Because believers believe in destiny and that nothing can happen except if it destined by Allah. This does not mean that we should not do our best to safeguard our selves and our families, quite the opposite... -
How to Avoid Extremism ...
Part 5: Embrace Creativity Not everything new in life is bid'ah (innovation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld9DEN9QUJ4 (2 minutes) -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Let God Choose for You What is Best & Relax We are often faced with two or more options in important decisions, and we don't know which option is best. Such a situation makes a believer worry, as confusion is not a nice feeling. The important key in such cases is to pray the special prayer of... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Trust God and Don't Worry Too Much Excessive worry takes away the peace of mind of believers. But we have a remedy to counter worry which is (Tawakkul), or reliance upon Allah (SWT). Worrying about what will happen in the future is part of human nature, but a strong faith in measured destiny... -
How to Avoid Extremism ...
Part 4: Good Language Focus on the message of kindness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHkRAD7L7fM (2 minutes) -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Worship God The acts of worship in Islam are very important means for believers to come closer to God. When we pray, we praise Him, thank Him, ask Him for help and ask Him for forgiveness. All these inner feelings and supplications remind us of how weak we are and how great He is, and this... -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Never Commit Injustice Towards Others God hates injustice. A believer who prays and gives to charity and does many good deeds but is unjust towards people will not find peace. Why? Because the injustice he or she commits towards other people is a serious sin, and major sins can be forgiven... -
How to Avoid Extremism ...
Part 3: Courtesy and Good Manners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzHe22VKTrA (2 minutes) -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Always Remember That You Are Dependent on God When a believer is going through a good stage in life, of good health and wealth ... etc., he or she can sometimes think they don't need God as much as before. Don't be that person. Always remember that you are in need of God, and that you are... -
Abrahamic Religions: God Forgives All Sins?
That is if they don't repent before they leave this world- Cordoba
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- Forum: Abrahamic Religions DIR
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Abrahamic Religions: God Forgives All Sins?
This is what happened to the Pharaoh who persecuted Prophet Moses, peace be upon him, and his followers as he chased them till the Red Sea. He tried to repent just before he drowned, but it was too late, as God did not accept his repentance. Having said that, in Islam it is never too late...- Cordoba
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- Forum: Abrahamic Religions DIR
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How to Avoid Extremism ...
You're right Next piece of advice: Part 2: Follow Core Principles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuXYXIt7yGE (2 minutes) -
Spiritual Health and Purification of the Soul
Always Remember That God is Most-Forgiving One of the reasons some believers deviate from God's Straight Path is that if they commit a sin they lose hope in God's Mercy and Forgiveness. Don't be that person. Remember that He is the Most Merciful, the Most Forgiving, and that He forgives all...